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Praveen

Delhi

"A good journey "

4.1/7

Posted 5 Nov

Travelled by: Bus

Travelled as: Group

Since the bus ride was insignificant part of journey it did not matter much. Bus arrived at our assembly point around 25 minutes late. They parked on the roadside blocking the traffic despite ample space available nearby. Driver and conductor were courteous as we expect from any normal human being. When we started back we had to look out for a replacement helper as the person had left earlier night owing to some issues with the employer.

shiva

Chennai

"ECR is the best route from Chennai"

7/7

Posted 23 Sep

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Group

Good Road without much traffic. ECR is the best route from Chennai. Start in the morning to enjoy the travel. Travel by car is enjoyable and self driving for new car owners is good experience. You can drive at the maximum speed. Tiger cave is one beautiful place to see.

Karthik

Chennai

"Safe and a calm ride for peace of mind"

7/7

Posted 13 Sep

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Couple

The highway road till Mahabalipuram is awesome for a person who loves to travel or drive. The road is equally good for all type of riders. The road is along the coast of sea. It gives you a peaceful drive. Also the highway is available with restaurants, bars and accommodation facility.

pradeep

Chennai

"Memorable journey"

7/7

Posted 13 Nov

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Family

Very good one. The sight seeing on the bay of bengal view is very nice. The roads are under construction with eight way. The current one is good one to fly by. On the way we have many location to see like crocodile park, many amusement and theme parks, cinema hall, boat view etc.

suresh

"AC bus was comfortable, with big windows which helped us in sightseeing"

7/7

Posted 19 Apr

Travelled by: Bus

Travelled as: Couple

We travelled in AC bus which was comfortable. Bus was having big windows which helped us in site seeing.
It was an one hours fifteen minutes journey from Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus to Mahabalipuram. We boarded the bus at 7.30 and reached Mahabalipuram at nine. As it was an AC bus we didn\'t felt any tiredness.

Stalin

Chennai

"Chennai-Mahabalipuram have tolls with moderate fees"

7/7

Posted 5 Dec

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Couple

Right from Chennai you all can move very smoothly in the East Coast Road (ECR) which is maintained by TNRDC. Toll plaza is there with moderate fees for our vehicles. It will be a memorable trip in ECR throughout the day. Theatre, boating and other beach location one can find during this travel in the ECR.

MR. SAIRAMAN

"A Journey Without any Hassle"

4.5/7

Posted 22 Mar

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Group

The road is very good with proper signs, and there are some good hotels on the way where you can get food and beverages. Since the distance from Chennai to Mammala is short, you may not find many liquor shops on the way. So the best plan would be to purchase liquor in advance before crossing the Chennai border itself.
it is good to travel with your friends

sugumar

Vellore

"Petrol pumps & hotels in this route "

5.5/7

Posted 5 Jul

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Couple

That was a good travel in East Coast Road (ECR) side. In ECR Road side many hotels and restaurants are there. Petrol pumps are also there. We can go very peacefully in ECR Road with our family and our friends. Good travelling to visit the place in that road. Have a great travel guys.

prayank

Delhi

"Nice but the unauthorized toll collected at the entry point of Mahabalipuram"

6/7

Posted 20 Aug

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Couple

Overall, travel was nice but the unauthorized toll collected at the entry point of Mahabalipuram (When yo enter from main Highway towards Mahabalipuram) takes off the shine and might put off some of the first time visitors as the toll collector rather more roughly ask the traveller to cough up the toll amount which he collects on his whims an fancy and ranges between Rs. 20 to Rs. 80 depending upon the registration number (to ascertain if you are and outsider or from Chennai).

Chirag

"It was a super duper experience"

6/7

Posted 14 May

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Group

Oh this was my first car driving experience till now. The whether was nice at a 120km/hr speed, no rush no traffic. Cool and chilled climate, loud music breakfast at sangeetha, it was a super duper experience. I drove the car for the first time, we left our place at 6 in the Morning. Chilled and relaxed super experience.

Vartika

Jaipur

"Roads in excellent condition and best road trip "

6.5/7

Posted 8 Aug

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Group

As earlier too I have suggested to visit this place on a road trip with hired car or owned car or maybe bikes. I would say I had the best ever road trip. Roads are in good condition. But petrol pumps are not that much available so I would advice to fill it before you start your journey.

amit

Chennai

"Smooth road and a long drive along the coast line"

7/7

Posted 7 Jan

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Couple

In Dec-Jan weather in Chennai is at its best. Cosy breeze, no hot high rise temperature and less humidity. At this time, going a long drive on ECR on the sea coast line for 100 km is amazing with villages and greenery. Road is smooth and the travel in itself is one of the attractions in this route. So I suggest boys to take the best car with great pick-up and speed and press on the gas.

Srikant

Chennai

"Smooth journey and less time consuming "

7/7

Posted 6 Jul

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Family

Mahabalipuram is just 50KM away from Chennai hence travelling by car is recommended. It took just an hour to reach the resort. I released the car up on reaching there and re booked it again while departing. Cars are easily available anytime. Inside Mahabalipuram local autos can be used.

Rajanikanth

Chittoor

"Pictorial journey"

4.6/7

Posted 10 Jun

Travelled by: Bus

Travelled as: Solo

If you are travelling by public transportation from Chennai to Mahabalipuram, I advise you to travel by the A/C Volvo bus which goes through the scenic east coast road. It's a joyous ride and can be enjoyed with spectacular views of the sea running besides you.

Vasanth

"Watch for barricades and cops with speed cameras in this route "

6/7

Posted 19 Jul

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Couple

I hope everyone knows how East Coast Road (ECR) Drive is. Instead of reading this boring review, call your girl or get some friends. Go drive and experience. Do it by dawn, till late night. And watch for barricades and cops with speed cameras. And look for opposite traffic and reckless drivers. Break the rules but never the law.

mohamed

"My Drive on ECR towards Mahabalipuram"

5/7

Posted 16 Feb

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Group

It is always fun driving my car on the East Coast Road (ECR ). The roads are well maintained and it has all that we need for a travel. Food, Petrol stations, cool breeze, and lovely beaches across to view while you drive. We can also stop by few places like VGP Golden beach, MGM amusement park, Muttukadu boat house, Dakshin Chita and Crocodile Bank on the way to Mahabalipuram.

Javid

"The sea side ride was really interesting & relaxing"

7/7

Posted 15 Aug

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Couple

The ride was awesome as there was no hectic traffic and the travel in the afternoon is much better and I really found the journey comfortable. The road was in good condition and the sea side ride was really interesting and was really relaxing.

Rajkamal

Chennai

"Preferred mode to travel to Chennai "

4.5/7

Posted 2 Apr

Travelled by: Car

Travelled as: Group

We always prefer to travel by Air India flights only for going to Chennai every year. Chennai is a beautiful city in India known for peace of mind, tranquility in atmosphere, quite different. I expected that there will be movie shootings everywhere as told to me by my friends but did not see anything. Marina Beach was also okay. Then I went to some museum but it was horrible.

Prakash

Chennai

"Plenty of buses to Mahabalipuram"

5.6/7

Posted 12 Mar

Travelled by: Bus

Travelled as: Family

Mamallapuram is about 55 km away from Chennai and 100 km away from Pondicherry. T-Nagar to Mamallapuram is 599 AC/non AC and Adyar to Mamallapuram is 588 AC/non AC, CMBT to Mamallapuram is 588 AC/non AC, Velacherry to Mamallapuram is 589 AC/non AC. All Pondicherry buses will stop in Mahabalipuram Junct

Journey Overview

Mahabalipuram is located at a distance of about 55 km from Chennai. The town is a World Heritage Site and is well-connected to Chennai by roadways and railways. However, the best way to reach Mahabalipuram from Chennai is by car, which takes an hour. The places covered during the journey from Chennai to Mahabalipuram are Chennai - 16km -> Okkiyam Thuraipakkam - 11km -> Navallur - 14km -> Covelong - 17km -> Mahabalipuram. Several ATMs, petrol pumps and roadside dhabas are available on the route.

Transport options from Chennai to Mahabalipuram

Chennai to Mahabalipuram By Car: Hire a cab from Chennai to Mahabalipuram, which takes around an hour. The cost of cabs ranges from INR15 to INR45 per kilometre, depending upon the type of car. Economical and Ideal for families with kids, seniors and groups.

Chennai to Mahabalipuram By Bus: Take a direct bus from Chennai to Mahabalipuram, which takes about an hour. Mahabalipuram bus stand is located in the heart of the city and can be reached on foot. Economical and ideal for backpackers, youngsters and individual travellers.

Chennai to Mahabalipuram By Train: No direct train is available from Chennai to Mahabalipuram. Take a direct train from Chennai to Chengalpattu, the nearest railway station to Mahabalipuram, which takes around an hour. Chengalpattu railway station is located at a distance of about 30 km from Mahabalipuram and can be covered by cab, bus or taxi. Economical and ideal for families, seniors and groups.